There’s something rewarding about getting a call from a past client.

“Hey, you helped me buy this place a few years ago—I’m ready to sell.”

It’s more than a lead. It’s a relationship revisited. Naturally, one of your first instincts might be to pull their old file and review the details. Smart move—but before you dive in, let’s talk about the right way to use that information.

Continuing education (CE) isn’t just a requirement for keeping your North Carolina real estate license active—it’s also a valuable opportunity to grow your business, stay sharp, and better serve your clients. But with so many options out there, how do you choose the right CE course?

Learning Looks Different for Adults

Let’s be real: adults don’t learn the same way kids or college students do.

We bring life experience, established habits, and busy schedules into every learning environment. That’s why adult education has to be more than lectures and PowerPoints. It has to be relevant, practical, and engaging.

Every year, thousands of North Carolina real estate brokers scramble to meet the June 10 continuing education deadline. At Providence Real Estate Education, we see the same pattern year after year: packed classes in May and early June, limited availability, and unnecessary stress.